‘Sunday’s game will likely go down in Buffalo lore as the snow game – the game with a paid attendance north of 35,000, but 100,000+ fans will swear they were there in person. Webb may fade into oblivion, but he’ll always be that guy – the guy who got it done in the end when he stepped in for two injured quarterbacks. We’ll all have memories, just as I have memories of my snowy football days – nostalgia is a wonderful thing to keep you warm on a snowy winter day.’
Archives for December 2017
Thompson now teaching that anything is possible
‘“We call it F-S-U,” said Thompson. “It stands for Fifth Street University. Most people who don’t get out go right up to Fifth Street. There’s so much talent up there on that one street, so much talent, but there’s nowhere else to go. They don’t know any better. That’s the street life up there. It’s a high crime area. It’s a rough area man, but we’ve just got to change the mindset of the people and try to get those kids out of there.”’
Bills D-line coach Mike Waufle has connection to HS Coach of the Year
‘Buffalo’s big win over the Colts on Sunday was memorable for many reasons. As snow fell in historic amounts, Bills players, coaches, staff, and fans all rose to the occasion, showcasing the passion, toughness and perseverance that has come to symbolize Western New York. While the game produced many inspiring storylines, so did the pregame ceremony. Honored on-field prior to kickoff, were 22 local high school football coaches who each have their own unique tales of triumph. Their contributions to the community are noteworthy, so too are their connections to some of the Bills very own, including Defensive Line Coach Mike Waufle and Alumni Manager Jeremy Kelley.’
Brownie Points – Week 14
‘McCoy picks the hole between Incognito and Dawkins and has only safety Mattias Farley to beat through to reach the open field. Ball game.’
Bills Today: Top tier performers from Sunday’s snow game
‘McCoy took over the game towards the end of the second quarter and became a one-man offense for the Bills against the Colts. His offensive line struggled to move defenders around in the snow as he averaged just 0.56 yards before contact. However, McCoy averaged 4.31 yards after contact and broke eight tackles on his 32 carries, including one forced missed tackle on his game-winning touchdown in overtime.’
Webb rescued Bills in ‘worst weather’ game
‘But he admitted, “I always keep my mind fresh at quarterback. Like they say, you’re one play away … especially this week. That’s the way I always prepare.”‘
Rick Dennison’s first season as offensive coordinator hasn’t gone according to plan
‘Whether it’s been a lack of execution or play calling that has fluctuated from painfully conservative to strangely aggressive, Dennison’s first season with the Bills has been tumultuous.’
Jerry Sullivan: Scoreboard watching after a snowy Bills win
‘In the case of a two-way tie at 9-7, the Bills would beat the Chiefs on head-to-head and lose to the Chargers. So you don’t even know who to root against at this point, because it depends on what happens with other teams — including the Titans, who are in play at 8-5.’
Bills Notebook: Sean McDermott (sort of) explains punt, Matt Milano named starter
‘”So field position felt like, when you look at how the game was trending with both offenses trying to come out from the shadows of their own goal posts in times leading up to that point in the game,” he said. “You look at where we were on the field, and how overtime works with points and deciding a game. A lot of things that went into that decision. In this case, it worked out, and I would do it again.’
McDermott: Tyrod day-to-day, Peterman still in concussion protocol
‘Before the Colts game, McDermott said Taylor would be the starter if both quarterbacks were healthy. He reaffirmed that statement for Miami but complimented Peterman’s performance in snowy and low-visibility conditions.’
What He Said: Bills coach McDermott on the OT punt, crazy weather, playoffs
‘Q: With the uncertainty with Nathan, Tyrod, any plans on bringing in another quarterback this week? A: Brandon [Beane] and I talk a lot throughout every week and this week will be no different. We will talk more about that later on, but the way things stand right now, we feel confident with the guys we have on our roster.’
What They Said: Bills coordinators on dealing with the snow
‘Well, the game-plan got diminished when we started the game. It was a little harder to do some of the things footing wise, and just execution wise. We started with some motions, we even tried to throw those out because [of the] timing of that. With Joe, it really did kind of the same thing. He knows the concepts that we were running and David [Culley] had him abreast while Nathan [Peterman] was out there anyway. He was working with David, so he wasn’t so much reducing it anymore. We have trust in Joe.’
Mark Gaughan’s Film Breakdown: Shady is a snow beast
‘The game was sixth-highest rushing total of McCoy’s career. McCoy’s career high of 217 yards for Philadelphia against Detroit in 2013 also came in a snowstorm. The field in Philadelphia that day was fully covered in snow but it was not up to the shins, as it was at New Era Field.’
Bills Day After: Wild-card visibility remains low
‘Those numbers, of course, do not factor what the chances would be if tight end Logan Thomas needs to play quarterback.’
Three up, three down following Buffalo’s Week 14 win over Colts
‘Here’s a simple way of looking at it: The Bills don’t control their own destiny. Even if they were to win out, they would need help to reach the playoffs because the Chargers, Titans and Ravens could do the same thing and get in over Buffalo. For now, the best advice would be to enjoy Sunday’s win for what it was – an unforgettable game and day at New Era Field.’